Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)vsHamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic) at true scale

INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

8.6mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$695

lowest

$1,045

Movement

Miyota 9015

Hamilton H-40

Case

2 specs
Thickness
8.6mm
11.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Hamilton H-40
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$1,045
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic) for its slim profile, elegant French minimalist design, and comfortable wearability, making it a versatile timepiece for daily and business-casual use. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is noted for its reliability by some, though one owner reported accuracy issues ranging from +5 to +10 seconds per day, and another experienced significant deviation up to +45 seconds per day. The stainless steel case is described as soft and prone to showing rubs quickly, and the rotor can be audibly loud, while the angled chapter ring and blue seconds hand are seen as nice touches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL - Slim Steel (40mm automatic) well for its design and wearability at its price point.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece, with some questioning its suitability for formal wear. One owner selected it as an engagement gift, viewing it as a strong foundation for a watch collection, while another found it to be the best-fitting option after trying several watches. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto is also noted for offering great value for money. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its versatility and perceived value.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent build quality for its price point, with an 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the aesthetic appeal of the date window at 6 o'clock.

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